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Published on Aug 8, 2026

Bangladesh Bank plans up to Tk 5,000 digital loans for utilities, top-ups

People will soon be able to borrow digitally from banks to pay utility bills and top up their mobile phones. The interest-free loans, ranging from Tk 50 to Tk 5,000, will have to be repaid within 30 days. There will be no interest on such loans. Banks will …

Source: Daily Star - Neutral
Published on 01:11 GMT

Bangladesh looks to Pakistan as alternative to India for $6bn medical tourism market

ISLAMABAD: Bangladesh is looking towards Pakistan as an alternative healthcare destination to India for some of its nearly 800,000 patients who travel abroad annually and spend more than $6 billion on treatment, seeking easier visas, better air …

Source: The News International - Pending
Published on Aug 8, 2026

Bangladesh textiles sector reels from energy crunch

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s vital textile sector was already suffering high energy costs from the Middle East war when a fire at one of its two gas import terminals last month further exposed its energy insecurity and forced industry leaders to look to other fuels …

Source: Kuwait Times - Pro-Government
Published on Aug 8, 2026

Bangladesh Bank sets Tk100cr fund to boost Bangla QR use

Bangladesh Bank has formed a Tk100 crore fund to encourage small merchants to adopt Bangla QR, with the fund to be increased if necessary, Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman said today (8 August). Speaking at a Bangla QR workshop at Radisson Blu Chattogram Bay …

Source: The Business Standard - Neutral
Published on Aug 8, 2026

Bangladesh's garment industry drives river pollution to critical levels, report finds

Bangladesh's garment sector, which generates nearly 80 percent of the nation's export earnings, is causing severe environmental damage to local rivers, according to a report by The Daily Star citing World Bank data. The report highlights that over …

Source: Madhyamam - Center-left
Published on 00:37 GMT

India 'playing Hasina card', says Bangladesh home minister

Bangladesh has openly criticized India for allegedly exploiting the Hasina card, which presents a challenge to India's aims of fostering amicable relations with Bangladesh. The home minister emphasized the importance of mutual respect and sovereignty …

Source: The Times of India - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 8, 2026

July fighters risked lives to 'free Bangladesh again': Housing minister

Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher today (8 August) said those who took part in the 2024 July Mass Uprising risked their lives to "free Bangladesh again" and pledged government support for the families of those killed in Cumilla …

Source: The Business Standard - Neutral
Published on Aug 8, 2026

In Bangladesh, new solar-battery backup promises lights, Wi-Fi, and fans during outages

A new solar-battery backup system launched in Dhaka could help households in Bangladesh keep lights, fans, and Wi-Fi running when the grid goes down. The setup is designed as a cleaner, quieter alternative to the fuel-powered generators many families rely …

Source: The Cool Down - Oregon - Center-left
Published on Aug 8, 2026

DRI Nagpur seizes 2kg gold bars worth Rs3cr smuggled through Indo-Bangladesh border

Source: The Times of India - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 8, 2026

Govt working to make Bangladesh international tourism hub: Afroza

Govt working to make Bangladesh international tourism hub: Afroza Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam Rita spoke at TTDC launching ceremony held at Hotel InterContinental in Dhaka. Photo: PID DHAKA, Aug 8, 2026 (BSS) - Civil Aviation and …

Source: Bangladesh Sangsbad Sangstha - Pending